Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The Colorado Environmental Health Association bestows this award upon a CEHA member in recognition of an environmental achievement that makes a significant contribution to the field of environmental health and/or to CEHA. The award is given annually when there is a deserving recipient. This award is given to an outstanding Environmental Health Professional in a non‐management position.

A. Eligibility
To be eligible for the Environmental Achievement Award – CEHA Members, a nominee must:

1. Be a member in good standing of the Colorado Environmental Health Association.
2. Have performed professional duties in the field of environmental health above and beyond the usual employment requirements so as to elevate the professional status of the environmental health professional and/or CEHA as a professional organization.
3. Exemplify the characteristics of excellence, leadership, organization and dedication to the Environmental Health profession and CEHA.


B. Nomination Document
The following format is to be used for submission of nominations:

1. Detailed letter from the individual (s) making the formal nomination, including a description of personal
facts regarding nominee such as:
- Record of places of employment, including scope of responsibilities.
- Formal education, special training, and experience.
- Organizational affiliations, including CEHA, detailing offices and committee responsibilities and contributions to the organization.
- Contributions to the Betterment and Practice of Environmental Health Sciences. This may include: publications authored or co‐authored by the candidate; significant scientific or applied research; accomplishments in the development or implementation of new, broader or improved programs in the practice of environmental health. Include copies of publications (or proper reference to source) and other significant support documents.

Special Note: The CEHA Board of Directors, when making the selection as to who will receive the award, is limited to the contents of the support documents provided in the nomination packet as its sole source of information. Please be thorough with your candidate’s history as measured against the listed criteria.